alive with
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“We likely see enough progress to keep the foundry alive, with a clear ability to beat-and-raise near term given server CPU shortages.”
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
When they were younger, we did fireworks, BBQ, a summer night alive with fireflies and bullfrogs, all that stuff.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
The turnaround mission comes at a fortuitous time, when malls are once again alive with the sound of teenagers hanging out and spending money.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Case in point: the featherweight quilted Celestia jacket with a highly reflective shell that, according to the designer, “comes alive with motion.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
My skin was prickling, I was alive with ants, they were in my hair and on my neck and chest and I leaped to my feet, clawing them away.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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